UAE Rejects Global Glut Fears, But Oil Trading Remains Flat

OPEC also predicts robust demand in the foreseeable future: File Image/Pixabay The first trading day of the month seemed to be a repeat for range bound oil, with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreeing to raise output...

Why was Celina Jaitly’s brother, Retd Major Vikrant, detained in UAE?

Bollywood actor Celina Jaitly’s brother, retired Major Vikrant Jaitley, was detained in the United Arab Emirates in September 2024, and has been in detention for over 14 months. Jaitly was present in court, and represented by advocates Raghav...

Battle of the Sexes: Sabalenka to face Kyrgios in Dubai exhibition

Half a century after the iconic Battle of the Sexes, tennis fans will get an opportunity to enjoy part two of the famous match when world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces Nick Kyrgios in Dubai at the end of the year. Back in 1973, the legendary Billie...

Flashback: US once listed 6 people funding terrorists in Nigeria, explained how it was done from UAE

The United States once imposed sanctions on six Nigerians convicted in the UAE for financing Boko Haram The men were reported to have attempted to transfer $782,000 from Dubai to Nigeria to support the terrorist group Washington’s move then...

Throwback: US once listed 6 people funding terrorists in Nigeria, explained how it was done from UAE

The United States once imposed sanctions on six Nigerians convicted in the UAE for financing Boko Haram The men were reported to have attempted to transfer $782,000 from Dubai to Nigeria to support the terrorist group Washington’s move then...

KHDA’s Education Expo 2025 to empower Emirati families

Dubai: Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced the launch of the first edition of Education Expo 2025. This major new initiative brings together over 60 private schools and early childhood centers under one roof. The...

Nearly 60% of UAE workforce now relies on AI tools, leading global adoption

The UAE has reinforced its position as the world’s top nation in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with 59.4% of its working-age population now using AI tools in their daily work, according to Microsoft’s AI Diffusion Report. The country...

Middle East Crude-Murban, Oman gain; Dubai falls

Middle East crude benchmark spot premiums of Murban and Oman rose on Monday, while that of Dubai fell after a sharp rally in the last two trading sessions in October. Traders continued to watch spot buying from India for Russian replacement as...

12th Flag Garden opens in Dubai for National Month 2025

Dubai: Imagine walking along the beach and being surrounded by 11,000 UAE flags, each one telling a story of pride, heritage, and unity. Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched the 12th edition of the...

More than 53,000 new companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce during first nine months of 2025

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced its key achievements during the first nine months of 2025. The results highlight the chamber’s vital role in supporting economic...

53,000 new firms join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in nine months

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, welcomed 53,838 new member companies during the nine-month period from Q1 2025 to Q3 2025, marking year-on-year (YoY) growth of 4%. This steady...

Weather update: NCM issues dust alert in parts of UAE

UAE residents can expect a change in weather conditions on Tuesday, with cloudy skies in parts of the country and a noticeable drop in temperatures. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy at...

Love gardening? Dubai is giving residents a chance to win Dh300,000: Find out how

Dubai Municipality has launched the third edition of its home-garden competition, offering Dh300,000 in prizes to residents who transform their outdoor spaces into sustainable, eco-friendly gardens. Open to villa owners and renters, entries are...

10 Big Names Missing The 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

After 40 events of the 2025 DP World Tour season, we now know who will feature at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, with some big names present at Yas Links. Among those are Ryder Cup stars and Major winners, with the likes of Rory McIlroy, Tommy...

Bulletin: Dubai to Host IEEE Women in Engineering Summit; Ashour Tells Unesco Panel about Egypt’s Skills Agenda

The Philosophy of Continuity A month ago, I marked four years since joining the Al-Fanar Media team. I first joined as editor-in-chief on 1 October 2021, before having the honour of assuming the role of CEO on 1 January 2025. This has been a...

Celina Jaitly`s emotional note for her brother after UAE`s court hearing

Following the hearing, the actress wrote a note on social media. She shared two images with her brother. Celina began her post saying, "Standing for a Soldier: A Ray of Hope from the Delhi High Court in the case of Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar...

FOCP concludes Pink October with 19,527 screenings in UAE

The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has concluded its 2025 Pink October campaign, achieving its highest level of public and institutional engagement to date. Led by its flagship initiative, the Pink Caravan delivered 19,527 free breast cancer...

Where to watch Beaver Supermoon in UAE tomorrow

What exactly is a supermoon? A supermoon happens when the Moon reaches its closest point to Earth in its orbit, a position called perigee, while appearing completely full. Because it’s physically nearer to us, it looks bigger and brighter,...

Dubai Is Getting an Art Museum on a Very Small Island

Does the latest trend in urban design involve small artificial islands? Since it opened in 2021, New York City’s Little Island has hosted an array of cultural programs. Now, a continent away, another cultural destination is in the works — and it’s...

Latifa bint Mohammed: Flag Day Embodies UAE Leadership's People- First Vision

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, said that UAE Flag Day is an occasion to reflect on the journey of a nation whose name has become synonymous with leadership and...